A Byrd on Nostr: J: Do you think it's ever ethical to lie in a system built on lies? Me: No. In a ...

J: Do you think it's ever ethical to lie in a system built on lies?
Me: No. In a system built on lies and hate, the most radical thing you can do is be honest and kind. At best, people look at you funny. At worst, they ignore you and think you're crazy. All of that is still preferable to lying.

We were talking about trying to get even basic healthcare as a female-bodied person in the South, but feel free to apply to any system built on lies